Michael Beates
Adjunct Professor of Biblical Studies |
B.A. Clemson University 1978
M.Div. Biblical Theological Seminary 1987
S.T.M. Biblical Theological Seminary 1988
D.Min. Reformed Theological Seminary 2002
Mike has been teaching
at Belhaven’s Orlando campus since its earliest days. He has formerly
served as Dean of Students at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando and
was an editor for Tabletalk
magazine and specialist in adult education at Ligonier Ministries, the
teaching fellowship of R.C. Sproul. He
also is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America and an
associate Pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Winter Park. He serves
on the
International Board of
Directors for Joni and Friends: The Disability Outreach of Joni Eareckson
Tada. Married
for 25 years, he and wife, Mary, have 7 children. |
Carl Eidson
Adjunct Professor of Business |
Dr. Eidson joined Wilson Learning in 2000
and is responsible for developing and implementing assessment, selection,
development, and integrated performance improvement systems. Dr. Eidson has
published articles in journals, made numerous presentations at professional
conferences, and served as an adjunct instructor at several colleges and
universities. He is passionate about developing, implementing, measuring,
and expanding best practices in customer service, sales, and leadership that
result in human performance improvement.
Dr. Eidson hold a Ph.D. and M.A. from the
University of Southern Mississippi in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
and a M.M. and B.M. in Music Therapy from Florida State University. |
Richard Harris
Adjunct Professor of Mathematics |
"Teaching mathematics at Belhaven is a true
privilege. Since mathematics is a gift from God as old as creation itself
(Genesis 1:3, 1:14), it is easy to be enthusiastic about teaching students
who are seeking knowledge and wisdom in our Christian setting.”
Mr. Harris is a graduate of the University
of South Dakota holding a BA degree with a double major in Mathematics and
Physics. He holds MS and PhD degrees in Mathematics from the University of
Iowa. He is currently Managing Partner of Continuous
Solutions, Inc., a professional consulting services firm providing
business-continuity, operational and strategic planning, and organizational
development to small- and mid-size companies.
Richard and his family are members of
Wekiva Presbyterian Church where he has taught adult bible study for over
ten years. |
Melissa Newport
Adjunct Professor of English |
Teaching English is my passion! Since
language is one of God’s greatest gifts to man, literature, written
language, is also a gift from God. Studying classic literature can teach us
truths about the world, human nature, and God. Literature can be an
integral means of spreading the light and life found in Jesus Christ. |
Orlando Rivera
Adjunct Professor of Bible |
Orlando Rivera is the pastor of the Hub
University Church in downtown Orlando. The Hub is a disciple-making ministry
focused on equipping members to multiply their lives in others. Orlando
loves to teach in a way that helps students understand and apply God's Word
to every area of life. Orlando is a graduate of Reformed Theological
Seminary and is an Executive MBA student at Rollins College. |
